Activities

  • Several adventure centres offering a wide variety of land and water based activities are within a short drive. Daily rates available.
  • Aran Islands or Inisbofin  are both steeped in history and well worth a visit. Regular ferry service in summer season. Aran can also be reached by plane.
  • Beaches Clean safe beaches within a short distance at Roundstone and Ballyconneelly.
  • Cruises available at Leenane, Renvyle and on Lough Corrib.
  • Cycling tours of Connemara conducted by Ardmore Adventures. Bikes for hire in Clifden
  • Dining out is a delight in Clifden with a large selection of restaurants to suit all tastes and pockets.
  • Deep sea fishing from Clifden and Roundstone. Ample opportunity for game and coarse angling with some of the finest fishing in Ireland available locally.
  • Equestrian centres at Cleggan and Errislanan offer a variety of treks to suit both beginners and experienced riders.
  • Flying  for a birds eye view of Connemara and surrounding areas contact Aer Arann (091)593034
  • Golf  Swing into action at the Ballyconneelly course or why not take the Connemara challenge with Oughterard, Lettermore,Glenlo and Westport all within a short drive!
  • Hill walking and Hiking Wide range of walks from gentle strolls to hiking and mountain walking.
  • Horse racing takes place at Galway several times during the year. Ballinrobe also has several meetings throughout the season.
  • Music and Entertainment in most pubs during the summer and weekends off  season. Arts festival in September.
  • Pitch and Putt courses at Claddaghduff and Recess.
  • Shopping-Wide variety of craft shop and galleries stocking a large range of knitwear, jewellery, marble, books, paintings etc
  • Visitor Attractions Large number of visitor attractions to suit both adults and children.
 
Aughanure Castle Oughterard
Glengowla Lead & Silver Mine Oughterard
Kylemore Abbey  Kylemore
Letterfrack National Park Letterfrack
Leenane Cultural Centre Leenane
Museum at the Station House Clifden
Oceans Alive -Maritime Centre Renvyle
Pearse's Cottage  Rosmuc
Quiet Man Cottage  Cong
Tropical Butterfly Centre Camus

 

 
 
Connemara Heritage Centre, Lettershea, Clifden, Connemara. Tel: +353 95 21808 Fax: +353 95 22098 Email: danohara@eircom.net